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Katie SmardoDISTRICT GOVERNORVolume XXXNo. 2District 6560NEWSLETTER www.rotary6560.org www.directory-online.com/RotarySee Inside for:World Polio DayDG Smardo MessageFoundation InvitationWorld Polio DayRotary Leadership InstituteRYE OpportunityGift of Life in AmmanRotary ClubHealth Checklist DISTRICT CALENDAR2016-2017The RotaryFoundation’s100th AnniversarySeptember –Basic Education &Literacy MonthOctober –Economic &CommunityDevelopment Month1 District Leaders’ Retreat11-13RI Zones 30-31 Zone PreInstitute: GETS/GNATS,Cincinnati, OHPhoto: Diego Ibarr Sanchez13-16 RI Zones 30-31 ZoneInstitute, Cincinnati, OHOctober 24, 2016www.rotary.org22 Rotary LeadershipInstitute (RLI), Parts I, IIand III, Carmel, IN24 World Polio DayNovember – RotaryFoundation Month5 Mid-Year Conference,Flagship Enterprise,Anderson, IN15 Deadline: Club andDistrict Taxes FilingRotary Serving Humanity
GOVERNOR’S MESSAGESupport and Resources to Help Your ClubsGreetings toDistrict 6560 Rotarians!Unbelievably we are already nearlycompleted with the first quarter of ourRotary Year. It’s an incredibly rewardingexperience to visit clubs throughoutour district. I have truly enjoyed myclub visits so far and I thank you for hosting me so graciously!I have the wonderful pleasure of seeing how you areengaged in the lives of your communities, and I’m encouraged as I find that you are open to trying new ideas as youstrive to be healthy and vibrant clubs with engaged members and an incredible vision for your future.My primary objective is to support your club and the members of your club — to provide tools and support to makeyou successful in carrying out your projects both locallyand globally. Please reach out to me anytime if I can bea resource for you. As members of Rotary, we are out tochange as many lives as we can through Rotary ServingHumanity. Thank you for your service to your community!In this issue don’t miss!1. Register for the Mid-Year Conference on November5 at Flagship, Anderson University, and remember theGrants Management. Check out page 4 for the details!2. Learn about how you and your club can become moreengaged in World Polio Day on October 24, 2016 tohelp make and impact and support Polio eradication.3. Share your stories! Through my club visits I have seensome amazing Rotarians at work in their local communities, fully engaged in making a difference in people’slives. I want to showcase your clubs’ achievements andhow Rotary leaders take action in your community. Ineed your help! Submit a brief narrative or article describing how Rotary leaders take action in your community. Submit a brief narrative or article about yourclub’s project/event in a Word document. Add “RotaryClub Story Idea” to email subject line. Submit storyideas and photos anytime to: debbie.webb@att.net4. Ask a friend or colleague to join you at your nextRotary event! They will thank you later!— Katie L. Smardo, District 6560 GovernorLast chance – join us on September 28!!!Join district leaders and Rotary Foundation Chairs from clubs around the district for a conversation and idea exchange onimportant topics such as Rotary Foundation Fundraising, Matching Points and Funding District Grants to improve yourcommunity! And more!Join The Rotary Foundation Chairs from clubsthroughout Rotary International District 6560 for aConversation onFoundation GrowthOpportunitiesat this final date and location28 September 2016 6:30-8:30 pmKokomo Country Club1801 Country Club Dr, Kokomo 469022The Rotary Foundationtransforms your gifts intoprojects that change livesboth close to home andaround the world. As thecharitable arm of Rotary,we tap into a globalnetwork of Rotarians who invest their time, treasure,and expertise to address issues, such as eradicatingpolio and promoting peace.Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach thechallenges of poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition withsustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact.JOIN LEADERS EXCHANGE IDEAS TAKE ACTION
World Polio DayIt’s on the horizon — we are about toeradicate a disease and you can bea part of it! We are 99.9 percent ofthe way toward ending polio.While the World Health Organizationhas confirmed two cases of wildpoliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in Nigeria —the first cases in the country since July2014 — the program has overcomeoutbreaks before. Rotary will not stopits efforts to ensure that every childis born into a polio-free world. Manythink this could be the year we seethe last naturally occurring case ofpolio.World Polio Day is coming up onOctober 24 and can be celebratedand shared from anywhere in theworld.GIVE! Help us reach a polio-freeworld and donate today. Everydonation that we commit to polioeradication will be tripled by the Bill &Melinda Gates Foundation. Contactyour club’s Foundation Chair or logonto My Rotary at www.rotary.org todonate!TAKE PART! Check out the resources,ideas and opportunities to participateat http://www.endpolio.org/takeaction. Learn about polio eradication,how to get involved, and how to makeyour voice heard on World Polio Day.And remember, Rotary Internationalmaintains an extensive inventory ofhigh-resolution photos, HD videos,advertisements and graphics tosupport polio eradication efforts. Usethese materials to reach out to newsmedia in your community.3Take ActionJohn Hewko tells us that on November 19, a team of Rotary staff will joinRotary Senior Leaders and Rotarians from Arizona and around the worldin El Tour de Tucson to raise funds for polio eradication. The 104-mileride, attracts more than 9,000 cyclists a year. It is one of the top cyclingevents in the U.S. The Miles to End Polio fundraising goal is 10 million.Would you like you like to join the team?Take part in the Indoor Ride to End Polio! Ride a stationary bike at yourlocal gym or at home any time from November,12-19. Register today orfeel free to encourage fellow Rotarians to register HERE and ride withus in Tucson. ]To donate DDF to “Miles to End Polio”Please complete and return the linked form ] by November 30. Personal contributions to the ridemay be made as well and are eligible for Paul Harris Recognition Points.BetterTogetherJOIN LEADERS EXCHANGE IDEAS TAKE ACTION
Mid-Year Conference a Can’t Miss Event!Please mark your calendar and join us for the Mid-Year Conference being heldon Saturday, November 5 at Flagship Enterprise Center, 2705 Enterprise Drive,in Anderson from 9 am - 4 pm. This event is designed to help you re-charge,touch base, learn more and connect with new and old Rotary friends. I look forward to seeing you on November 5 as we celebrate our accomplishments andspread the good work that we do as a part of Rotary Serving Humanity!Why should you attend?! You will be stimulated by an outstanding keynote speaker as Kurt Andrejoins us from Washington DC and leads us through one of today’s hottesttopics: Engaging Today: Millennials in Transformative Leadershipthrough Rotary You may participate in grants training seminar, which is required of all clubswho may wish to apply for district and global grants for the 2017-18 Rotaryyear. You will have the opportunity to visit with Immediate Past District GovernorMark Blade, as he will present service awards to those who contributed to asuccessful 2015-2016 Rotary year. You will have incredible opportunity to engage with fellow Rotarians duringbreakout sessions focused on public relations, communications and membership development, as well as a club presidents' roundtable.JOIN LEADERSEXCHANGEIDEASTAKE ACTIONNOVEMBER 5, 2016 9:00-4:00MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Mid-Year Conference 2016Flagship Enterprise Center Anderson, IN I-69 Exit 222 You will have fun!NAVIGATINGCHANGEwith Keynote Speaker Kurt AndreSenior Partner, TAG Consulting, Washington D.C.WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Club leaders and future club leaders, includingClub Presidents, Presidents Elect, Membership Chairs,Foundation Chairs, PR Chairs and Youth Services Chairs, District Leaders, past and present Assistant GovernorsWHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND: You will be stimulated by an outstanding keynote speaker as Kurt Andrejoins us from Washington DC and leads us through one of today’s hottest topics:Engaging Today: Millennials in Transformative Leadership through Rotary You may participate in grants training seminar, which is required of all clubs whomay wish to apply for district and global grants for the 2017-18 Rotary year.COST: 25 per person REGISTRATION NOW OPEN4JOIN LEADERS EXCHANGE IDEAS TAKE ACTION
What Is RLI?[2016-17 Schedule: 8/27, 10/22, 4/1]The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a series of fast-paced, interactive, oneday courses offered to increase a Rotarian’s base of knowledge in Rotary and strengthen theirleadership skills. The courses are fun, topical, and geared toward active Rotarians who want to bemore effective leaders in their clubs.What Will I Learn?District 6560 RLI Parts I, II, IIIWho Are the Faculty?Structured as three oneCarefully selected by DistrictSaturday 10.22.2016 8:00 to 3:30 6560 leadership, manyday courses, RLI progressesthrough Parts I, II, and III.faculty are present andIU Health North Hospital11700 N. Meridian St., Carmel, INThose completing Part Ipast R.I. directors, districtmove on to Part II, and sogovernors, presidents andQuestions?on. Courses provide a broadthose experienced in specialSusan Leonard: netrange of Rotary knowledgeareas of Rotary.and skills. Examples include:Why Should I Attend?Creating Hands On Service Projects,How Do I Sign Up?Thinking of joining a club committee,Public Relations, International Service,Go to www.hoa-rli.org. Select thetemporary task force, or acceptingMembership Development, RotaryRLI Events tab, then the correct sessiona leadership role in your club? RLILeadership, and many others.and date for District 6560. All sessionstraining helps you be more effectiveHow Is Material Presented?(I, II, and III) are taught on the sameand successful in your club endeavors.RLI training offers interactive andday. The current course fee is 50collaborative learning sessions including When and Where?(recently reduced) and is n groups, group challenges,paid by your club. This includes theand problem solving sessions. A course but club members may take a coursefacility use, training materials, andofferedinanydistrictandlocation.workbook is provided to each student.breakfast, lunch, and snacks.International Convention – AtlantaRotary members from more than 130 countries meet at the convention everyyear. This is your unique opportunity to connect with old friends, make newones, and share stories about your club’s current and future projects.The annual Rotary Convention is for everyone in the Rotary family! Learn, share,be inspired, and have fun! Registration is available at a reduced rate only untilDecember 15, 2016. Visit http://www.rotaryconvention2017.org/ for more details! So far, District 6560 has nearly 40 members registered to go. Join usin Atlanta, June 10-14, 2017!!Important deadlinesROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION15 December 2016Last day for early-registration discount( 340 Rotarians/ 70 Rotaractors)31 March 2017Last day for preregistration discount ( 415Rotarians/ 100 Rotaractors)14 June 2017Last day for online registration ( 490 Rotarians/ 130 Rotaractors)Register early to take advantage ofdiscounted rates!5JOIN LEADERS EXCHANGE IDEAS TAKE ACTION
Rotary Youth Exchange Has 10 Openingsfor the Year of a Lifetime!WE ARE THIS CLOSETO ENDING POLIORotary District 6560 has the ability to send out 10 students on exchange for the2017-2018 school year. This is more than normal. We need your help to get theword out to all club members in the district. An Information Night was held September 15, but it is not too late for area students, sons, daughters, grandchildren,cousins, and friends to learn about Rotary Youth Exchange and the opportunityto study abroad.Now is our chance to change the world. To makesure no child is disabled by polio ever again.Join in. Speak out. Donate. Be a part of history.endpolionow.orgRYE is for students ages 16-17, typically sophomores applying for their junior yearabroad. It is a full academic year in another country. Students live in a host homeand attend a local high school. It is the best program of its kind, and one of theleast expensive programs in existence.ThisClosePlease encourage your club and Rotarians you know to share this informationwith your local schools and other interested individuals.Questions? Contact 6560 RYE Chair Joe Mitchell at:dist6560ryechair@gmail.com or 6560rye.oc@gmail.com317.877.4157 (home) 317.416.9705 (cell)Jack NicklausDid you know?Your club can access Polio ads onthe Rotary.org website under“My Rotary” and “Brand Center.”SAVE THE DATE! April 28-29, 2017Children’s Museum of IndianapolisTHE EXCITEMENT STARTS HERE!Friday Night Gala One-Day Saturday Conference Inspiring SpeakersHouse of Friendship Club Showcase Family-FriendlyShare your passion for Rotaryat Rotary BetterTogether 2017 District Conference at theChildren’s Museum of Indianapolis, a fun and unique place toexplore and engage with your Rotary friends!Enjoy Friday night at themuseum with a Gala Dinner and cocktails.Celebrate and collaborate on Saturday with a one-day conference dedicatedto showcasing your club’s successes and projects plus listening to inspiring speakers.There’s more! Bring your family as there are discounted passes to the museum on Saturday.Hotel partners, other activities and keynote speakers to be named!REGISTRATION OPENS EARLY 2017!6JOIN LEADERS EXCHANGE IDEAS TAKE ACTION
Vocational Training TeamBegins First of Several TripsI wanted to let you all know that the first ofour Vocational Training Teams started work inAmman, Jordan on Sunday, September 18. Thework is covered by the Global Grant co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Greenfield andRotary Club of Amman-Petra with significant,much-appreciated District Designated Funds(DDF) from our own Rotary District 6560.ROTARY CLUBThe team of six Riley professionals, led by Dr.Mark Turrentine, left at various times on Friday,September 16, making a formal Rotarian sendoff impossible. They returned at various times on Saturday, September 24 in theevening.The plan is for ten open heart surgeries on children from all over the MiddleEast including skills transfer with the Al Khalidi Medical Center staff duringthe week. The second of at least four VTT trips covered by this Global Grant isplanned for November 18-26, 2016and the third for the end of Februaryor beginning of March in 2017.Dr. Anne Farrell is writing the blogduring this trip. She is telling the stories of their days and the children andfamilies' lives touched by this collaboration. Please read/follow the blog andcomment to support the /Thank you all for your support andcontributions in making this wonderful work possible which highlights"Rotary Serving Humanity!"Yours in Rotary Service,Stephanie Kinnaman, Gift of Life Chair Rotary International/Alyce Henson7HEALTH CHECKJust as routine doctor’s visits help us identify health risksbefore they become serious, a club health check candiagnose problem areas and prescribe remedies.Here’s a great tool for yourRotary Club!By using this health check, you’re taking a step tomaintain your club’s health and preserve its value formembers and the community.Place a check mark in the boxes next to the statementsyou consider to be true. Then act on the suggestedremedies for any problem areas you’ve identified.Just as routine doctor’s visits helpus identify health risks before theybecome serious, a club healthcheck can diagnose problem areasand prescribe remedies.By using this health check tool,you’re taking a step to maintainyour club’s health and preserve itsvalue for members and the community.Simply place a check mark in theboxes next to the statements youconsider to be true. Then act onthe suggested remedies for anyproblem areas.Download the Health Check PDFHERE. Or go to: etterTogetherJOIN LEADERS EXCHANGE IDEAS TAKE ACTION
1801 Country Club Dr, Kokomo 46902 Last chance – join us on September 28!!! Join district leaders and Rotary Foundation Chairs from clubs around the district for a conversation and idea exchange on important topics such as Rotary Foundation Fundraising, Matching Points and Fund
